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﻿Jacqueline, thank you very much for your time and for presenting to the American Airlines of Greater New York Women’s Exchange. We were all enthralled with the message that helps us develop confidence and the need to develop an action plan to receive the best results for ourselves. The evaluations were all excellent and some of the comments were ” amazingly beneficial” and “very timely message for me to hear”. I respect your enthusiasm to help women ‘up their game’. – Johna Johnson, American Airlines, Director of Sales: Greater New York﻿

﻿Your input as an author of The Fearless Factor was invaluable. The teen girls present at the event learned so much from the real-life lessons you shared, I look forward to working with you again in the near future!- Shonda N. Prince, Corporate Communication, Girl Scouts of the USA﻿

﻿On behalf of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, I wanted to extend my sincerest thanks for participating in our Federal Women’s Program as our keynote speaker. [. . .] Your presentation was very introspective and grounding, and had a tremendous impact on our audience. – Jeannie M. Lichwiarz, EEO Special Emphasis Coordinator, FBI﻿

﻿Jacqueline spoke with our inpatient / outpatient Transitions Support Group and her insight and no holds bar approach was refreshing and powerful. A wonderful speaker and motivator that we definitely will call on again.- Jim Cesario, SCI Outreach Coordinator, Mount Sinai Medical Center﻿

﻿The subject matter covered was highly relevant to the issues that are facing people in general and in particular, our group of senior individuals. Sharing your personal experiences was clearly an icebreaker for the group that led to a very open discussion, which in turn made the evening informative and rewarding. Furthermore, I enjoyed your book and its thought provoking subject matter. – Greg Libertiny, President, IERG – New York Chapter﻿

﻿Thank you, Jacqueline, for your powerful contribution to our team leaders aboard our annual cruise! Your candor and humor are refreshing, which makes learning from - and with - you a joy. Your Inner-fluence program made a profound impact on us all throughout the weekend, helping us each gain clarity on areas in our lives need immediate focus, and which areas we can allow ourselves to be proud of what we've accomplished so far. The workshop brought about tears, cheers and breakthroughs for so many; undoubtedly, as a result, our leaders look forward to not only a more profitable and successful year ahead, but also more fulfillment, peace and balance in our lives along the way. Again, thank you for joining us and pouring into us!" - Teams Make Dreams,Legal Shield﻿

﻿Marianne Williamson speaks about The Fearless Factor﻿

﻿Jacqueline Wales gets right down to the heart of our fears — and uses a magician’s touch to turn such thoughts around. THE FEARLESS FACTOR shows us a blazing light at the end of all those worries. I found myself nurtured by every chapter I read, and it made me happy to think of how many women Jacqueline is helping, and will help in the days to come. It’s a really good read. – Marianne Williamson, author, speaker and spiritual teacher.﻿

﻿As a veteran special event producer, Jacqueline Wales is one of those speakers that can deliver a message so that attendees hang on every word, and walk away not just entertained, but INSPIRED to take action in their lives! My feedback has been universal in applause and asking for an ENCORE presentation in 2013! My goal for the Inspired Women’s Conference was this: “If we can help women be more successful in business and life – they are in a better position to pay it forward.” Jacqueline’s message surrounding all aspects of FEAR, resonates with all women and is a message that must continue to be brought to the forefront!- Debra Dion Krischke, President of Team Effort Events﻿

Jacqueline was an absolute pleasure to work with from booking all the way until parting ways at the end of an amazing event that she played a huge role in. Jacqueline was the first person I booked for an event with several presenters and entertainers all around her keynote, “A Brave New You” and I could not have been more pleased. Jacqueline has a wonderful way of connecting with her audience that breaks down barriers between “speaker and audience” so the attendees can really take in what she has to share with them. And she shares her wisdom and “can-do” spirit from her heart. My audience left feeling uplifted and with real wisdom they can put into practice. - Karen Penfold, Managing Director, eWomen Network

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Jacqueline demonstrated that huge life obstacles can be overcome and that we live the lives we decide we want to live. The group was very impressed by the content of the presentation. Members stated it was helpful material and they would be mulling over the concepts and tools for some time to come. - Sterling Bank, Connecticut

Jacqueline is an accomplished woman who has overcome huge obstacles and pain in her life. Despite many disappointments and setbacks, Jacqueline, over many years, was able to conquer fear. She speaks frankly of her experiences and tells an inspiring story of how fear can be faced and overcome. Jacqueline demonstrates that we must choose what we are willing to give up in order to create the life we want to live. Her disciplined approach, tenacity and willingness to learn and accept, are truly motivating and thought provoking!- Faye DiLilo Goldstein, Fairfield Network of Executive Women

Thank you so much for leading our training call today! Your information was fabulous and you are an awesome speaker!I really appreciate you donating your time to helpthe non-profit directors of the women's business centers and their clients! - Rita VanderVen - Association of Women Business Centers

Jacqueline's enthusiasm, encouragement, and words of wisdom are just what women need to help foster their growth. I highly recommend her book and program but only if one is prepared to risk taking the next steps in the exciting journey of transformation!- Janet E. Corso Director of Mariandale Retreat and Conference Center

Often people let fear hold them back from intelligent choices and Jaqueline Wales book will assist anyone to take back their personal power and never let fear hold them back again. As a guest on my radio show, Jacqueline shared her compelling and brave life story with the world to inspire you to move past the ghosts of the past and venture into an entirely new world where you will never allow yourself to be victimized again by fear! I highly recommend Jacqueline as a speaker. - Lee Milteer, Speaker, Author and TV Personality.

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"What a gifted and energetic coach Jacqueline Wales is! She combines deep life experience with an uncanny ability to understand the excuses and roadblocks we use to sabotage ourselves because of our fears of failure -- or success. But even more important, Jacqueline knows how to dismantle these defenses: to help us find and become our own best selves.Working with Jacqueline, I learned that being fearless is a choice I make every day through my actions and willingness to push beyond my comfort zone. If you feel that fear is stopping you from getting what you want, you couldn't have a better guide to finding freedom and success than Jacqueline." - Karin Abarbanel, Solopreneur and women's start-up strategistJacqueline is most definitely a Fearless Leader. Her no-nonsense approach to helping you achieve the most positive perspective of your life is refreshing and efficient. I now have the tools I need to go forward on a productive job search, and to use throughout my life as I need a refresher. Her exercises are concise and insightful and her counseling is always targeted to your needs. This will not be a waste of your time!! - Valerie Peters, Account Executive, New York

A tremendous, life-renewing, experience. The Fearless Factor training has spurred me into profitable action to work out some of the major bugs in my life. Within a matter of months I have reclaimed my time, focus, and life. I enjoy a greater sense of peace, and inner freedom. This was the synchronous, next step in my life’s journey. I’m grateful. - Carlene Grimshaw, Consultant, Queensland, Australia

Working with Jacqueline was like taking a walk in fresh air. Her direct, no nonsense manner dived right down into the heart of my issues and allowed me to develop new insights and strategies that have helped me move towards my dream of starting my own business (finding employment in midlife), strengthening my relationship, feeling more confident. – Michelle Bennett, Senior Analyst, Tacoma, Washington

The Fearless Factor program addresses the root causes of fear in a way that challenges you personally. It doesn’t coddle you, it empowers you by challenging you to act. It will be a personal reference for my life for years to come. – Robert Stephens, Musician, New York

As I have had a number of big life challenges over the last few months, this program has allowed me to see the value within myself and develop a new confidence based on that value. I have said things I would not have previously, and asked for support in ways I had not. I am better able to set up boundaries than before. - Belinda Johnston, Real Estate Advisor, Sacramento, California

The program invites the participant to dive deep into self-reflection and discovery, with the support of the leader and group members. The goal is to explore fears and to defeat them by focus on positive goals and outcomes. Everyone can gain benefits from eliminating negative thinking, focusing on goals and priorities in the most important areas of life. I know I benefitted tremendously! - Carolyn Brooks, Architect, New York

Get Fearless is a great program for self-reflection and an awesome tool for spring cleaning your life. Change is constant and Get Fearless encourages you to take change head on with grace and enthusiasm. There are many rabbit holes to tumble through and what you find at the end of each tunnel will blow your mind away. - Angela Chan, Entrepreneur,New York

I was hesitant to participate in this program at first. I think I was afraid of Jacqueline! I have an associate who recommended her so highly and she said I would be crazy not to participate, so I did. Ironically, my FEAR of what was to come was all in my head. That is the bottom line! As each week’s assignment was completed, I dug deeper into my fear. It felt like shedding unnecessary skin! I began to look forward to each assignment- the discovery of myself and the ability to look at things differently. Jacqueline, by the way is nothing to fear. She is a kind, vivacious and very wise woman who wants nothing more for her clients than for them to be happy and strong! I learned so much about how to change my life by changing my outlook. I feel stronger and more optimistic thanks to Jacqueline Wales! - Julie Garcia, Real Estate Development, Sacramento, California

I found this program easy to use. It has made me more aware of myself and has shown me that the past does not have to run my life. I have learnt that I can change and can use the abilities I have to improve my life and to help others. - Karen Allen, Business Advisor, England

Jacqueline, you counseled me a few years ago when I was new to Reno, Nevada and was spiraling downward quickly. You helped me rise up and find my way. I find your newsletters inspiring and with every one I feel a connection with you. I wanted to let you know that I purchased one of your “Be Fearless” silver bracelets and wear it when I really need something “extra” to give me courage. And, wow, did I need courage. I am currently enrolled in Golden Gate University’s Masters in Taxation program and am now half way through the program. The most recent semester was one of the most horrible educational experiences I’ve ever had. I diligently did the homework, the research paper, studied for the midterm and for the final. This class (as are all my classes) is online. There is no “real time” instruction which means that timely written communication is extremely integral to the student’s success in the class. Needless to say, that did not happen and many times the frustration was unbearable as I felt more and more inept. I focused on what wasn’t happening as opposed to what I wanted to get out of the class, with or without instructor participation. Going to school has been fun for me until now. Anyway, I made a decision that I needed to have a positive attitude going into the final and focus on the information. That is exactly what I did. I wore the “Be Fearless” bracelet and glanced at it when my mind wandered to panic. The bracelet helped me stay on target—take the test with what I know and do the best I can. Who knows what the outcome will be grade-wise but I got through it. Thank you for helping me be fearless at a very difficult moment. - Linda Green, Reno

My greatest change did not come till week 11! Up until than I felt I was really in the game. Well, when the exercises came from week 11 what an eye opener. If what I answered as my truth was staring me in the face why was I not living it daily! Totally brought to heart and mind just where I needed to shift my thinking 24 x 7 for the rest of my entire LIFE! Thank you so very much Jacqueline for stepping up to the plate and delivering to the rest of us the goods needed to live a Totally Fearless life! So if you ready get started with Jacqueline don’t delay, today is the day! - Judith Hineman, Law of Attraction Coach, New York

It is said that when the student is ready the teacher will appear. The Fearless Factor Mastery Program was the teacher that came along at just the right time for me. Once you face and admit the fact that your fears are stifling your movement and growth, this program will quickly and.effectively help you do the work to identify and systematically break through and kick the pants off your fears! - Sharon Dean, Marketng Manager, Atlanta

Doing this program with Jacqueline and the inspiring group of woman each week was beneficial to me as it gave me the non-judgmental support and encouragement to move forward. While they have been baby steps for me…there were several relationships that I have been able to walk away from and start doing what is best for me. Maybe since some of us did not know each other on the conference calls it was easier to share with people who were going through similar situations and were not judgmental. The group conference calls were something I looked forward to and the weekly lessons were both inspirational and gave me a lot to reflect on. After reflecting on several occasions I took action, made changes and live with the results. - Nancy Ferrara, Attorney,New York

I really reflected in my life what wasn’t working. I needed to lose weight, I needed to have more purpose in my work, not just want a better job but what actions l needed to take to make this happen. I had to expect more from myself and then project this outwardly. This program helped my focus on what I wanted to do in my life. - Adriana DiGioia, Assistant Director, New York

I’m calmer, more focused and have a clearer idea of what is important to me. - Karen Sue Rositske, Event Manager, New York

Throughout my entire life, I felt that I was meant to make a difference in the world, but always felt I was not living my best life. I’ve always spent so much energy wanting to have breakthroughs in areas in which I struggled, but did not know what held me back. Going through this intense and comprehensive program challenged me to find out why often fear had paralyzed me and stopped me achieving my goals and dreams.

There are so many valuable tangible, specific tools and exercises that were extremely empowering as I worked through them. It’s not enough to know why something has happened to stop me in my tracks; its about finding solutions that help me work through the fear that is a part of life and embrace all of me, the “good” and “bad”. I think a key component of this program is the accountability of weekly assignments that allowed me to make the changes throughout the course of the program, yet keep me accountable to complete the program. The weekly teleconference was such an important element. I was able to get further clarity during the teleconference of the exercises I completed the week prior, which lead to further breakthroughs and “ah-ha’s”.

One of the reasons I decided to take this program is I wanted to achieve a promotion by the end of the year, with a direct sells company I am a part of. I am happy to say I received that promotion in November. There is no magic formula, but and I believe my commitment to doing the work needed to complete the program was a big reason I was able to reach my goal and achieve the promotion. I am so happy I was given the opportunity to participate in this fantastic program. Thank you Jacqueline Wales, for all you put into designing such a life-changing process. - Andria Black, Consultant, Sacramento

When I called Jacqueline for my first appointment, I was struck by how insightful she was right away about what was keeping me stuck. Within the first session she gave me strategies I could use that changed how I approached things, and over the following weeks, I was able to solidify her advice and techniques and began to feel confident and capable as I tackle the challenges that come up at work and at home. – Pauline Stratton, Attorney, San Francisco

Change isn’t easy, and I’ve avoided looking at my problems for a long time. Even after ten years of therapy, I couldn’t end my relationship and kept hanging on which was bad for both of us. Within three weeks of working with Jacqueline, and reading her book, I was able to call it quits and I’m now on the way to a healthy divorce, where everyone feels heard and seen, and we are dealing with it like adults. The time spent with Jacqueline was a miracle for me. She literally helped me to break free of the chains that I was bound up in. – Ardela Daniels, Human Performance Manager, Atlanta

I have always been a worrier, but a few hours with Jacqueline, the warrior, made it clear that most of the stuff in my brain was my imagination on overdrive. I’m so happy to have that over and done with, and now I only worry a few times a week instead of all the time. – Jesseca Turner, Student, Princeton University

Procrastination is my problem. I always wait until the last minute to get things done, and frequently they don’t get done at all. Setting goals was my priority when I began work with Jacqueline, and she helped me by developing time-management strategies that made it much easier to achieve the results I wanted. My business is now running more smoothly as a result of the confidence I developed that I could handle whatever comes my way with a little planning and foresight. – Mary Ballinger, Account Executive, Dallas

I have spent the greater part of my life struggling with negative self-talk. I don’t need someone to tell me how bad I’ve been, I can do it all on my own. That’s why it was such a relief to work with Jacqueline to help me understand the voice in my head and start changing the way I spoke to myself. I learned compassion and I also learned forgiveness so that I could learn how to love myself better. – Grace Johnson, Marketing Manager, Chicago

Within 20 minutes of our conversation you reframed my thinking in such a way that I GOT IT. Your listening skills are outstanding. Thank you so very much for bringing your skills to those of us that are willing to take the next step!” – Triana Elan, Baja, Mexico

Jacqueline helped me find my fearless self, and realize that I am an important member of my family. I now think about what is good for me, as well as everyone else, and not feel guilty about it. With her encouragement I have accomplished goals I never thought possible.” – Andrea Zweibel, Executive Assistant, Boston

Many of us in our fifties and early sixties have begun to ask what happened to our passion for life. When I found Jacqueline’s “Fearless Fifties” practice. It helped me to recognize my own strengths and to identify what inspires me at this point in my life in order to regain my P.A.S.S.l.O.N. for living. – Vickye Stephens, Retired Executive Assistant, San Francisco

I am very appreciative for the time I worked with Jacqueline as she was a delighful source of inspiration and support. I found her to be very professional as well as creative and thoughtful in providing me with ideas and suggestions about ways in which I could bring change to my life. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a supportive hand in making changes in their life. – Gabi Yetter, Freelance Writer and Consultant, Cambodia

I am of the age in life where it is clearer than ever before that we have a choice every day to make a life of love or to live a life of fear. Once you really believe that life is a choice and you have options, every day those choices lead you down your path. Jacqueline teaches you how to do that. – Annie Teich, Marketing Consultant, Greensboro

If you want an honest and wise person to tell you how to straighten your life, go to Jacqueline Wales. Her Fearless Factor is right on the money and it was money well spent. – Barbara Peters, Screenwriter, Los Angeles

Jacqueline is dedicated, talented, detailed oriented and she pushes the envelope. She truly knows her business and goes about getting it. She’s a pleasure to work with. – Ann Fry, Executive Coach, New York

Jacqueline is forever dynamic, positive, forward thinking and inspired and reminds us that we can re-envision ourselves in the second half of our lives to be better than ever. I have known Jacqueline since the inception of Fearless Fifites and am constantly amazed at the passion and energy she has fueled this project with. She fully embodies the qualities she hopes to infuse others with. She is a joy and inspiration! – Alison Laird, Massage Therapist, New York

Jacqueline’s coaching style frees up women to move past roadblocks and embrace their uniqueness. She has a warm and honest style that makes is easy for women to open up and become fearless and unforgettable. – Elizabeth Cassidy, Executive Coach, New Jersey

Jacqueline brings a warmth, an energy, and a fearless passion for her work that made my time with her some of the best I’ve ever spent! She is definitely the “go-to” gal for tips and guidance on fearless living. – Jenifer Madsen, Financial Advisor, Wisconsin

Jacqueline is a tour de force in empowering women to face the challenges and opportunities of aging–gracefully, or not. It is only fear itself that we are afraid of, she reminds us. May she continue to break new ground for opening minds and sustaining bodies without fear, to enjoy the hell out of this last exhilirating ascent of our lives.” - Lisa Lupowitz, Virtual Assistant, Albequerque

Jacqueline has tremendous insight into the hopes and dreams and worries and concerns of women approaching, in, or just past their 50′s. – Dr.Susan Meyer, Executive Coach, New York

Jacqueline is quite a woman — professional! She’s quite astute, has dynamic energy, and infuses her work with enthusiasm. I’m familiar with her concepts and outlook and would highly recommend her in her work with individuals and groups. – Diane Brandon, Radio Host, Raleigh

Her zest for life and that of the mid-life woman is extraordinary. I’ve learned much from her in personal discussion and from her website. I’d recommend her as a coach and any other services provided. – Gayle La Salle, Consultant, New York

If you are looking for tools to help you find your greatest happiness as you grow into new stages in your life, Jacqueline is the person you need to know. – Linda Rivero, Travel Advisor, Washington DC

Thanks SO much for having me on the show! You were an incredible host and made me feel so comfortable and at ease. You’re awesome!!! – Sally Shields, Writer, New York

It was a pleasure to be on your radio shows Fearlessly Speaking to discuss my latest book Little White Lies, Deep Dark Secrets. Your comments were insightful and illuminating and the hour flew by. – Susan Shapiro Barash, Author, New York.

It was an honor to be on your show Fearlessly Speaking. You are a great interviewer and I really appreciated your questions. Keep impacting lives and making a difference! – Robin Hardy, Riverside, CA

I find myself constantly, sometimes even daily, referring back to my insights that Jacqueline helped me understand. She might say I was a tough case—I always seemed to have an answer for her questions, but once I opened myself to the process each week (sometimes halfway through our conversations!) I learned so very much. – Lauri Zell, Maryland

I tend to work too much and this has helped me focus on putting a plan in place to work smarter not harder. It was fun and great to work with Jacqueline and I intend to evaluate my plan every 30 days to see what progress I have made and where I need to course correct. – Darcy Bevalaqua, White Horse, New York

Jacqueline is an amazing listener who quickly, and sometimes ruthlessly, separates the wheat from the chafe to help her clients move ahead. Hers is a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to coaching, and life enrichment and change. She approaches her own life as a series of creative challenges and invites her clients to look beyond the obvious, to plumb their own creative energies and discover what resonates for them. – Deborah Gallin, Media Analyst, Paris, France

Jacqueline Wales gave me tremendous insights mixed with wisdom and wit into what was preventing me from obtaining what I needed. I found her program enormously helpful, supportive and perceptive. – Kathleen Connor, New York

Jacqueline has that special ability to suggest both realistic and imaginative solutions to problems that seem insurmountable. Her strength and her ability to make me feel that I can really make change was impressive, but her solid capacity to work the miniscule parts of a problem was what really made the difference. – Adele Barker, Professor Russian Literature,Tucson

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The Fearless Factor spoke to places inside of me I didn’t realize existed and allowed me to move through the layers of experiences that were holding me back. I am now ready to embrace my fears and use them as tools to navigate the jungle of my life. – Mary Scott, New York

I love how The Fearless Factor is set up. Jacqueline’s insights are helpful and humorous, and her personal experiences are moving and courageous. I came to understand and love my mother more, and hearing all these successful women’s experiences I learned, understood, and became more courageous and honest with myself! – Ingrid Saxon, Voice Master, New York

Mention the word fear and some people head for the hills. In this intriguing book, author Jacqueline Wales introduces a new, refreshingly healthy approach that shows how to put fear to work FOR us rather than AGAINST us. In tough economic times, we all need to know how to fast-forward through fear instead of becoming frozen by fear. This book shows how anyone can do that. Read it and reap. – Sam Horn, author of POP! Tongue Fu! And What’s Holding You Back.

Fear is our essential lack of belief in our ability to handle whatever comes our way. Full of wonderful anecdotes and heart-felt stories, Jacqueline Wales beautifully illustrates how to start managing your fears so you can live your life the way you want it to be. – Susan Jeffers, Ph.D., author of Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway® and Life is Huge!

This book is a ‘must read’ for every woman who wants to be all that she can be. NOW! Don’t’ wait! Read this book NOW! – Margot Anand, author of The Art of EveryDay Ecstasy

They say a teacher or a book will appear when the student is ready, The Fearless Factor is that book. Jacqueline’s journey is inspiring. Her passion to share and teach her fearless message, powerful and direct. – Mary Ann Halpin, Photographer for Fearless Women: Midlife Portraits

If you want to step fearlessly into a bold new world of your doing, then get this book! It will take you step by step and catapult you toward success” – Stephanie Frank, Best Selling Author, President, Success IQ University

Jacqueline is detail-oriented, centered and professional, plus a true pleasure to work with. Her expertise, real- world knowledge and caliber shine through in every project she endeavors. – Sheryl Roush, International Speaker

If you are looking to thrive beyond “the jungle” of your life, then read what Jacqueline Wales has to offer in her wonderful new book. It will lead you on the path towards your own transformation.” – Al Secunda, author of The 15 Second Principle.

I am asked to read quite a few books, and I always tell the authors my honest opinion (otherwise, why bother?) and I only review books that I love for my site and for Kalon Women magazine. Well, yours is truly terrific. Although some of the information is familiar, it’s not the same old stuff mainly because you infuse it with your own story. The authentic sharing of your own experience (and that of other real women), your own terrors, struggles, and insights into how you broke through and are creating the life of your dreams is very powerful stuff. – Paula Russell, Paula’s Book Talk

The Fearless Factor is a book for all of us that fear inadequacy, or that somehow we don’t measure up to some arbitrary standard. In this book, you will find that the only fear we have is the one we create for ourselves. Your life will not change just by reading this book. What will happen though is that your attitude may change and you may see things from a different perspective, one of coming from a positive and accepting place. Through the stories and anecdotes in this book, we can all see places where we are not living with a positive outlook. We are living from things over which we have no control, but we can change how we choose to look at them. This is a book recommended for all to read. – Robert J. Medak, Book Reviewer Blogspot

Often people let fear hold them back from intelligent choices, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In Jacqueline Wales’ new book, The Fearless Factor, she says being fearless is about the choices and decisions we make in life and her compelling life story will inspire you to move past the ghosts of the past and venture into an entirely new world where you will never allow yourself to be victimized again by fear! I highly recommend this book. – Lee Milteer, Author of Success Is An Inside Job – Spiritual Power Tools, Speaker, Coach, TV Personality

Jacqueline Wales has offered an outstanding resource to not only identify and define your fears, but offers solid solutions for eliminating them as an obstacle in your path to greatness. – Carla Harris, author of Expect to Win﻿

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I loved the book. It was a gripping story of transformation and redemption, of hope and faith in oneself and the ability we have to transcend our past and find the healing spirit within us all. It truly was a beautifully written drama, and I quickly got used to the dialect and found it helped me imagine the characters as real people. I’d love for you to sell millions because it deserves to be read. Kol Hakavod to you on such a remarkable job Jacqueline. It blew me away --Rabbi Steven Carr Reuben, Pacific Palisades, CaliforniaWhen The Crow Sings, is a riveting and a very moving (and horrifying) story. . the book is emotionally powerful and stays with you. It feels real and fascinating, and you want so much for some love to come into Grace's or Alison's life, some chance for them to realize that the abuse they've been through is what's been making all their bad decisions for them. It should be a manual for abused children!... I have immense respect for you to have come from such sorrow and pain to become the amazing person you are today. Every breath you take is a success, as far as I am concerned. --Nancy Heikin, Director, Manana' a short film, Paris, France

This book is a page-turner, a shocker, and a must read. An unadulterated account following three generations of Scottish women as they cycle through the destructive and painful annals of time, I felt myself tugged alongside of their struggles. A wonderfully cathartic novel for anyone seeking to face their own familial demons- this story is bound to stay with you for a long time. We should all be so fearless in the retelling of our own histories. Agnes is delivering a manuscript containing her niece's recount from the point of view of the women in her family, starting with her own mother's tragic love story that weaves itself through her own generation, and bleeding patterns into the next generation. The shock and pain of Agnes' realization of events that happen alongside her life can be clearly felt. Despite all the irony that the sense of life's inevitability thematically imparts, the story is surprisingly uplifting and hopeful. The women have strong spirits despite their flaws. The native dialogue will cause you to further immerse yourself in this book- a rare find that became an experience as well as an intriguing and emotional read. This one I can recommend with confidence – Christina Yen ,Student , New York

My favorite part of this book is how seamless and natural the language is. I got caught up in the story and lost in the wonderful dialect. The women in this book became very important to me and I lost a day of work reading because I could not put it down. It was a great read and left me feeling connected to the women in this family for days after. – Amy Collins McGregor , CEO Cadence Marketing, New York

This is a powerful novel about three generations of women from Scotland, each one trying to carve out a life for herself, yet foiled and sometimes paralyzed by her family's history. For those who wonder, "what does this novel have to do with me?" pick it up and you won't want to put it down. It is about the heartbreaking choices we make, about dreams that get cast away and then rediscovered. The various plots are threaded together beautifully, and the pacing excellent. I am eagerly awaiting more writing from Jacqueline Wales. This one was on my top three for the year. Adele Barker, Professor of Russian Literature, Arizona State University

France had "Les Miserables" in the 19th Century, Scotland has "When the Crow Sings" in the 20th,It has been a few years now since I've read this book. It is however, still etched in my mind, as if I had just put it down yesterday. Jacqueline Wales, weaves a mesmerizing tale about a long chain of women, linked together by poor decisions and their inescapable consequences through the generations in a single Scottish family.

Generation after generation, these women are caught in the misery and despair they inherited from their mothers and their immediate social environment. Destined to face the same situations, reacting in the same fashion and ultimately facing the same consequences, these women live an infernal catch 22, as if the destiny of all the women in that family was predetermined to end tragically. Their life is a speeding runaway freight train on its way to the end of the line and the cliff beyond, on full power, without any brakes, or engineer at the helm, prisoner of unyielding rails hurling it towards destruction.

A grim ending of a succession of miserable lives, marred by heartache, abject poverty, moral misery and cold absence of Love. A downward spiral that seems to go on for ever until one of them battles her way out of that nightmarish existence, by sheer will power and brute physical force. The comeliness of that woman is the blessing in disguise that allows her to break free and ultimately find peace, love and a chance at a normal existence...

She is not however, the heroine of the novel. Her strength and compassion for her sister, and ultimately her niece, were the grains of sand that started the breaking down of the "Machina Infernale" on which the women in her family were riding powerlessly to their doom, one after the other. Her compassion fanned the flames of the rebel spirit and the courage of her niece who was already well down the road to perdition on which her ancestors had walked before her. Her niece found the courage to break the cycle and finally get her own chance at happiness, out of ignorance and out of misery.

It took an extreme act of courage and an agonizingly painful sacrifice. One that would haunt her for the rest of her life, but she did it, not so much for herself, but for all the future generation of women in her family. She reversed singlehandedly the tide of misery for the posterity of the women that will come after her in her family. She did it for the only reason worth such a sacrifice in her eyes, for what she never knew herself from her own mother. She did it for love.

Historically factual, When The Crows Sings opens a window in the privacy of the blue collar urban society of Scotland. A Northern European country, which is by all standards, an industrialized, developed nation. A country united with Wales and England under the Banner of the United Kingdom, not a sub-Saharan Country in the African Continent, not a nation of the Indian Peninsula or even in Latin America. The story begins in the early 20th century and ends nowadays. The shock comes from the scenery you glimpse through that window. The living conditions, the ignorance, the despair could have been plucked right out of a Novel of Emile Zola about the life of the working class in the 19th century Industrial Revolution in Europe. Never could I have imagined such absence of hope, such despair and deep poverty in Northern Europe in the 20th century, my century. The characters are my contemporaries, yet it could describe the state of mind of the inhabitants of the slums of Calcutta in India, or those of the Favelas of Rio De Janeiro.

Jacqueline Wales, uses her incredible talent to capture and to violently throw the reader into the midst of the characters. She teaches us not just the vernacular but the actual dialect of the Scottish common folks. There are moments of passion, joy and other powerful emotions. But be warned, this book will grab your full attention from the very first page until the very end of the last page. It will leave you panting with emotional exhaustion trying to catch your breath. Your mind will be reeling for weeks after you've read the very last words on the very last page.

A surprise at every turn, a tense story, wonderfully told, raw with precision and clarity, mind gripping and heart wrenching. This book is read by many women, but was written for everyone. I am as macho as a man comes, without the misogyny, but it still wrung my gut at every other page. I started reading it on the plane on my way from Miami to New York on a business trip. I only put it down long enough to get into the cab and check in my Hotel. I skipped, unpacking, showering, dinner and read all night non stop till it was time for me to get ready for my first meeting in the morning. I went to the meeting with the book's omnipresence in the back of my mind, strangely focused in spite of the lack of sleep, but invigorated by the realization that the Strength of the Human Spirit knows no bounds. If an itty bitty little girl could surmount so much adversity with so much courage, against all odds and turn her life around in such a grand way, then there definitely is hope for Mankind. My meeting went extremely well. I felt strangely serene during the entire time, knowing that no matter how bad things seem, there is always a way to turn it around, no matter how seemingly impossible.

No matter what I just wrote about this book, you will be surprised by what you will read, you will be hypnotized and unless you are from Scotland and know firsthand what the book describes, you will not think of Scotland the same way again, at least not the Urban Scotland you imagined. You will talk about it to everyone you know and for years to come. Prepare yourself to be stunned. – Christian Riberaud, Senior Partner JALCAR Group, Miami, FL.

During my publishing career I had many ideas, concepts and manuscripts in front of me, and only a few I remember and published. Lately I have been reading friends and friends of friends manuscripts and most of them I had to put away and admit I could not continue. This was not the case with Jacqueline Wales’ book ‘When the Crow Sings’. The travel intermezzo's are genius and all builds up to a crescendo. At one point I really did not feel well and that was when I was reading too much about Grace's misery, I could have done with a little less, but ... it glued me to the pages and I had to read on to feel her misery, and it is exactly that that makes the book so intense and so wonderful. - Anneke van Waesberghe, Bali, previous Elsevier Nederland and Edition Internationales

The struggle for survival faced by three generations of imperfect women in Jacqueline Wales’ new book, “When the Crow Sings,” is so daunting and grim that it would kill the hardiest of human specimens. But Wales’ lyrical gift for storytelling and graphic depictions of the dreary world faced by these women resonates with an absorbing authenticity. I held my breath from the first page of the book.

What makes their story of pain and transcendence almost unbearably powerful is the fact that this “tale” is a recounting of the author’s own family history and the remarkable inner strength that carried these women forward, culminating in Wales “breaking the chain” of decades of poor choices to achieve her own wildest dreams. No surprise that she was able to propel herself from a life of unspeakable abuse and deprivation to her current life, with a domicile in New York and Bali, and a consultancy named “Fearless Fifties.” Wales is the living illustration of a life lived fearlessly. Rachelle Pachtman Pachtman Communications, New York

In Jacqueline Wales latest book When The Crow Sings, she chronicles how three generations of women found the will to triumph over the most difficult circumstances, but the true power of the book comes from the love of the characters she is describing. Some of them do monstrous things, but they are always human beings doing monstrous things from anger or pain or jealousy. She has compassion for her characters and it shines through. This same passion shows up in her other work when she writes about abuse and courage. A powerful story, powerfully told.- Jan Andrew, RAMedia, New York.

When the Crow Sings was raw, honest and riveting, exposing family dynamics that are far more familiar than society would like to admit and guarded by shame. Your brave and straightforward approach is both refreshing and revealing. Life happens and you expose truths many don’t want to admit let alone talk about. BRAVO! - Lisa Manyon, WriteOnCreative, Medford, Oregon

This is storytelling at it's best. I read the whole book in two sessions. The beginning was compelling, the characters were like-able and the ending was beautiful! - Ceri Ruenheck, President, It's Your Call, Harvard, MA

This is a beautiful book! The author takes you back in time to tell the stories of several generations of Scottish women. The book rings true through the lyrical dialect of the place and period, as these women tell their stories of hardship, abuse, sacrifice and generational trauma. This book will resonate for anyone with a family history of abuse and poverty, but it's not just about the pain. It's about the resilience of the human spirit and the strength and power of love that transcends suffering and leaves you feeling uplifted and renewed. – K. Andrews, Burlington, WA

Jacqueline Wales has written a book worthy of a prize. She is, indeed, a master storyteller. I knew a little about her book before reading it (and loved the cover). At first I was concerned that the Scotish brogue would be difficult but I remained enthralled with the story of family hardships throughout. I am going to buy the CD when it becomes available so I can hear the brogue spoken. A well-written book and a fascinating work. - Victoria Stephens, San Francisco, CA

I just finished When the Crow Sings by Jacqueline Wales in two days, something I don't do with fiction. I couldn't get it out of my mind. It was not, however, until the last sentence that the tears came. No, gentle weeping is more accurate. Although it is very riling, it is also so riveting and cleverly written, that I was in awe at the end how it all came together. I also wanted more ( a sequel maybe?) Even though I have worked for years with women who have been abused and neglected by both parents and spouses, it was this novel that gave me a deep insight into the reality of the pain and consequences that others can inflict on us by their behaviors. So many feelings came up for me and I don't have an abusive background at all. I recommend it for everyone whether you identify or not. It will touch your heart. - Claudia Scott, Jacksonville, Fl

I enjoyed the book tremendously. I felt the angst between the mothers and daughters. It was like seeing a big chunk of my life with my mother. The inability to understand or make another understand was heartbreaking. It seems to be a common feeling between mothers and daughters. I felt for them all, the abandoned and the abandoners: the hopelessness. – Rosemary Calabretta, New York

WOW! I didn't put this book down until I'd finished it. I found myself loving all the characters in spite of their flaws because of their deep and real humanity. The texture is rich with strength and weakness, courage and cowardice, all woven together seamlessly to create a depth of character that makes each individual compelling. The story itself is intense, heart-breaking, uplifting, poignant and completely unforgettable. – R. Pursell.

Just finished your book. OMG – that’s all I can say. I cried and then went back to the beginning to read what I missed the first time. I don’t know what your publisher is doing for you – but maybe a re-release or something. This would have been an Oprah Pick for sure! I have no idea how to hit critical mass but if there’s a way – this book is ready!! I LOVED This Book!!!! - Debra Dion Krischke, Team Events, Pittsburgh, PA

It wasn't until I finished this book that I broke down and sobbed. What an extraordinary story, and the storytelling is magnificent in it's detail, and the ability to pull you directly into the lives of those involved. A true gift. Thank you Jacqueline for giving me a copy of your amazing book. - Lynda-Ross Vega, Vega Behavioral Consulting,TX﻿